RCA VGM500 manual TV Function Buttons

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Using the Remote Control

Buttons

VCR Function Buttons (continued)

PAUSE

Pauses action for viewing during playback.

Pauses recording to prevent recording of unwanted scenes.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

POWER

Turns off VCR when remote is set to control the VCR.

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select another. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

REC

Starts VCR recording.

Used for one touch recording. (See page 29.)

REW (Rewind)

Rewinds the tape when the VCR is stopped.

Searches the picture in reverse motion during playback.

SEARCH

Displays INDEX and ZERO SEARCH menus on TV.

Press to advance the tape 60 or 120 seconds during playback.

SLOW Ð / +

Used for forward slow-motion playback.

SPEED (Tape Speed)

Selects a recording speed (SP, LP, or SLP).

STOP

Stops the normal functions such as record, playback, rewind, fast forward, and pause.

TRACKING Up and Down

Lets you manually reduce the streaks that may appear on the picture during play or pause.

Reduces picture ÒjitterÓ during stop- action playback.

TV•VCR

Switches the picture signal so that it either comes from the VCR or the TV channel. (See page 11.)

TV Function Buttons

Press the TV button to set remote to control a compatible TV. Some buttons may not work with the TV.

Arrow Buttons ( ) Allow you to move through the menus, enter data, and change settings of selected features.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the TVÕs channel memory when remote is set to control a TV.

CLEAR

Removes menus or status displays from the screen.

DISPLAY

Shows the status displays on the screen.

Removes menus or displays from the screen.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound on or off.

Numbers (0 through 9 )

Select a channel up to 99 by pressing two numbers.

Select a cable channel over 99 by pressing and holding 1 until 1Ð Ð appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

POWER

Turns off a compatible TV when remote is set to control TV. Used with TV button to turn on a compatible TV, other than GE, when the remote is programmed to control that TV. (See page 15.)

PREV CH (Previous Channel) Switches between two channels. Select one channel and then use the number buttons to select the other channel. Press PREV CH to switch between the two channels.

SLOW Ð / +

Used with the TVÕs menus to select and adjust features.

VOL Up and Down

Raises and lowers sound of the TV.

Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Function Buttons

Press the SAT•CABLE button to set remote to control a compatible cable box or GE or RCA digital satellite system receiver. Some buttons may not work with every cable box. If you have a digital satellite system receiver, test the ÒTV Function ButtonsÓ to see which ones operate the receiver.

CHAN Up or Down

Selects next higher or lower channel.

Numbers (0 through 9)

Select a channel using the number buttons.

POWER

Turns off a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

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Contents VCR User’s Guide Important Information Refer Servicing to Qualified Service PersonnelTable of Contents Choose one answer from below Optional Hookups How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?Choosing a Hookup What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsBack of VCR Cable Box Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Option B hookup Connecting Two VCRs for Copying TapesPlug in power cords of VCRs and TV Option a hookupStartup Check accessories with VCRAttach power cord to back of VCR Remote Stock No AAA Batteries RF Coaxial Cable Power CordTurn on the TV Turn on the VCRSelect the VCR’s output channel Select the language/Escoge una lengua/Selecione o idioma Select the VCR’s video systemAdd or remove channels from the VCR’s memory Place channels in the VCR’s memoryUse Tvvcr button Set the time and dateSkip this step if you used one of the advanced hookups Buttons Component ButtonsVCR Function Buttons TV Function Buttons Controlling a VCR Program the VCR for Remote ControlControlling a TV Program the Remote for a TVOperate the TV Operate the Cable Box or Digital Satellite System Receiver Program the RemoteControlling an Auxiliary RCA Component Program the Remote for an Auxiliary ComponentOperate the Auxiliary Component Ntsc Video Playback Mode Operating InstructionsPlay a Tape Using the Playback Features Tape Playback HI-FI/LINEAR/MIX FeatureAuto Head Cleaner Manual Tracking Pause for Stop ActionSlow Motion Digital Auto TrackingFast Forward Search Picture SearchTime Counter Display ButtonIndex Search Index SearchCommercial Scan Zero SearchRecording Pause Using the Recording FeaturesTypes of Recordings Recording SpeedsTo Make a Recording Basic Recording Operating InstructionsSetting a Timer Recording Recording While You’re Away Timer RecordingCheck or Clear a Timer Recording Timer Recording From the VCR’s Line InputSelect Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Channel One Touch Recording Operating InstructionsOne Touch Display on TV Screen To Record Stereo Broadcast TV or SAP Recording Broadcast Stereo TV or SAP Second Audio ProgramTo Record Audio Only Recording Audio OnlyUsing Dual Remote with AutoEditTM Using Two VCRs for Copying and Editing TapesFront Panel Location of ControlsDisplay Panel Back PanelStatus Indicators Cassette-In IndicatorHifi Indicator SAP IndicatorTrouble Heres what to try Trouble ChecksWill not record or play Timer recording not madeVCR makes noise when stopped Time counter not workingCleaning the VCR SpecificationsAdd or Remove Channels from Memory IndexMenuprog Button 10,11,12,14,18,19,27-28,30,31,34 IndexVCR Main Menu